Thanks to Frédèric and his incredible research who contacted a lot of session players who played on the charting tracks. We only post the charting singles of the session players we are following.
1987 Natalie Cole – Everlasting (UK:#28)
“Everlasting” is the title track and third single from Natalie Cole‘s album Everlasting. It was released in 1987 and peaked at #28 on the UK Charts. Musicians All Instruments Aaron Zigman All Instruments Jerry Knight Sax Larry Williams Vocals Natalie Cole Produced By Aaron Zigman Jerry Knight Songwriters Aaron Zigman Jerry Knight Charts US:# – […]
1984 Kenny Loggins – Footloose (US:#1 UK:#6)
“Footloose” is the iconic theme song to the 1984 film of the same name, performed by Kenny Loggins. Released on January 31, 1984, the song became Loggins’ only #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, holding the top spot for three weeks. Wikipedia +1 The high-energy track was co-written by Loggins and Dean Pitchford. Muscians Bass Nathan East Drums Tris […]
2009 Katherine Jenkins – Bring Me To Life (UK:#74)
“Bring Me To Life” is a popular cover by Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins, originally recorded by the rock band Evanescence. Released in October 2009 as the second single from her seventh studio album, Believe, the track infuses the rock original with her signature classical-crossover style. Muscians Keyboards David Foster Synthesizer Jochem van der Saag Background […]
1988 Gladys Knight And The Pips – Lovin’ On Next To Nothin’ (UK:#81)
“Lovin’ On Next To Nothin’” is a soul/R&B track by Gladys Knight & The Pips, released in 1987 as the second single from their final studio album, All Our Love. It peaked at #81 on the UK Single Charts. Muscians Drums Jeff Lorber Keyboards Jeff Lorber Percussion Terral Santiel All Other Instruments Howie Rice Produced […]
1984 George Benson – Beyond The Sea (La Mer) (UK:#60)
“Beyond The Sea” is the English-language version of the French song “La Mer” by Charles Trenet, popularized by Bobby Darin in 1959. American R&B singer George Benson recorded an R&B version of the song under the title “Beyond the Sea (La Mer)”. It was released on Warner Bros. This version entered the UK Singles Chart […]
1975 Frankie Valli – Our Day Will Come (US:#11)
“Our Day Will Come” is a song composed by Mort Garson with lyrics by Bob Hilliard. It was recorded by American R&B group Ruby & the Romantics in early December 1962, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. American singer Frankie Valli recorded and released “Our Day Will Come” in 1975. His rendition features Patti […]
1988 Narada – Divine Emotions (UK#8)
“Divine Emotions” is a 1988 single by Narada Michael Walden, from the album Divine Emotion. A successful producer, Walden billed himself as Narada for his later music releases. Walden released “Divine Emotions,” in 1988. The single went to number one on the Billboard dance club play chart for one week. Although the single did not […]
1993 Mariah Carey – Dreamlover (US:#1 UK:#9)
“Dreamlover” is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter and record producer Mariah Carey, released on July 27, 1993 by Columbia Records, as the lead single from the singer’s third studio album, Music Box (1993). Its lyrics were written by Carey, with music composed by Carey and Dave Hall, and was produced by Carey, Walter Afanasieff […]